8 April 13-19, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | news | letters | contents | MONTH XX–MONTH XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | THU 4/13 ▼ SOUTH BEACH WARRIOR WOMAN On Thursday, O Cinema spotlights Michelle Yeoh for its Seasoned Actors series with a screening of the 2000 martial-arts film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Yeoh, this year’s Best Actress winner at the Academy Awards, rose to fame during the 1990s after starring in a series of Hong Kong films, including Yes, Madam, Magnificent Warriors, and The Heroic Trio. Directed by Ang Lee and set in ancient China, Crouching Tiger stars Yeoh as Yu Shu Lien, a warrior and former lover of Li Mu Bai. Shu Lien must join forces with Mu Bai to retrieve a stolen sword and fight a dangerous warrior known as Green Destiny. 7 p.m. Thursday, at O Cinema, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 786-471- 3269; o-cinema.org. Tickets cost $8 to $25. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 4/14 ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BASH Tortuga Music Festival is back on the white sandy beaches of Fort Lauderdale, bringing a diverse range of country, rock, and roots mu- sic. The festival boasts an impressive lineup of big-name acts, including country-rock sen- sation Eric Church, music icon Shania Twain, renowned country artist Kenny Chesney, tal- ented singer-songwriter Cole Swindell, and rapper Wiz Khalifa. Alongside the music, the festival aims to raise awareness for marine conservation and ocean wildlife. Noon to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, at Fort Lauder- dale Beach Park, 1100 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft. Lau- derdale; tortugamusicfestival.com. Sold out. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ CORAL GABLES CLIMATE ACTION Miami Freedom Project hosts Everglades Ac- tion & Storytelling at Books & Books on Friday to celebrate Earth Week. Various South Flor- ida climate organizations will attend to share their upcoming events, volunteer opportuni- ties, and ideas for actionable change to create a better city. The event features a discussion about the Everglades and the book Miami Creation Myth. The latter, written by conser- vationist Andrew Otazo, delves into climate change, overlooked communities in Miami, and the relationship between the Everglades and indigenous communities. 5 to 7 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442-4408; booksandbooks.com. Admis- sion is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. ASH- LEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ ALLAPATTAH SLOW DOWN Sustainable Supperclub makes its way to Su- perblue Friday evening, just in time for Earth Week. James Beard Award-winning chef Al- len Susser will create a delectable menu of sustainable seafood tapas accompanied by cocktails crafted with Valdo Wines, Atian Rose Gin, and Axia Mastiha. Guests will re- ceive a copy of Susser’s cookbook, Green Fig and Lionfish, and exclusive after-hours access to Superblue. A portion of the event’s pro- ceeds will go toward supporting Slow Fish, an initiative by Slow Food Miami that en- courages consumers to steer clear of industri- ally harvested seafood. 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, at Superblue Miami, 1101 NW 23rd St., Miami; sustainablesupper.org. Tickets cost $125 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SAT 4/15 ▼ CORAL GABLES GET CRAFTY Celebrating its tenth year, Maker Faire Miami is back at the Watsco Center for two days on Saturday and Sunday. Known as the “greatest show and tell on Earth,” the event brings together inquisitive individuals who relish learning and sharing their skills with others. Engineers, scientists, and creatives of all kinds are invited to showcase their ingenuity in any way they see fit. Attendees can expect to see a wide variety of exhibits ranging from combat robots and cosplayers to handcrafted greeting cards. 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, at Watsco Center, 1245 Dauer Dr., Coral Gables; miami.makerfaire.com. Tickets cost $16 to $25 via ticketmaster.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ LIBERTY CITY ACAPELLA AWESOMENESS The eighth-annual Sankofa Jazz Festival takes place on Saturday at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center. This year’s event boasts a stellar lineup, including Grammy Award- winning a cappella group Take 6, praised by American music producer Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet.” Pro- fessional violinist Kizie will also perform. Be- yond the live music, you’ll have the opportunity to appreciate an art exhibition ti- tled “Ancestors,” curated by Macedonian art- ist and filmmaker Kiro Urdin. 6 p.m. Saturday, at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Ave., Miami; 305-638-6771; ah- cacmiami.org. Tickets cost $25 to $60 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ CORAL GABLES WEATHER ADVISORY Charise Castro Smith’s play El Huracán, which premiered at Yale Repertory Theatre in 2018, will make its Florida debut at Gable- Stage on Saturday. The play revolves around a Cuban-American family that endures the fury of Hurricane Andrew in 1992. The fam- ily matriarch, Valeria, has Alzheimer’s dis- ease, and the stress of the evacuation resurfaces her memories of exile. Through weaving together different realities, the play portrays the experience of living in exile and the psychological effects of Alzheimer’s. 8 p.m. Saturday through May 15, at GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables; 305-445- 1119; gablestage.org. Tickets cost $35 to $65. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ MID-BEACH FLAPPERS AND FRINGE Step back in time to an era of opulent dancing and glitz. Join the Eden Roc Miami Beach on Saturday for its first-ever Les Années Folles celebration, a Gatsby-esque costume party that pays tribute to the French Roaring Twenties. Enjoy an evening of cabaret-style entertainment, featuring live performances, casino-themed activities, and a dazzling fash- ion show. Guests are encouraged to dress in their most extravagant flapper dresses and Oxford bags to vie for the title of the best- N I G H T DAY W E E K O F A P R I L 1 3 - 1 9 , 2 0 2 3 M I A M I N E W T I M E S . C O M / C A L E N D A R | B R O W A R D P A L M B E A C H . C O M / C A L E N D A R STILL THE ONE Shania Twain at Tortuga Music Festival Friday 2b Entertainment photo ® N I G H T DAY W E E K O F A P R I L 1 3 - 1 9 , 2 0 2 3 M I A M I N E W T I M E S . C O M / C A L E N D A R | B R O W A R D P A L M B E A C H . C O M / C A L E N D A R
